The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-01-21
DAKOTA LEGISLATURE.
Proceedings Of tho Council and Of the House oil
Representatives.
THE COUNCIL

Proceedings Of tho Council and Of the House oil
Representatives.
THE COUNCIL
assembled at - o'clock, and was called to
order by Chief Clerk Howard, of the last
council After prayer by Rev Benham, As
sociate Justice Francis administered the
oath of office to the members, and nomina-
tions for president of the council were ut
once called for. Sheldon OF Dav nominated
George A Matthews. Cain nominated Frank
j. Washabaugh. On call of the roll Mat
thews received 13 votes and Washabaugh
10. Matthews voted for Washabaugh, and
the latter for Mr. Foster. ommittee was
appointed and conducted Mr.. Matthews to
the chair He made speech of thanks for
the honor conferred.
He came to the duties of the Office he said
with dlttideuce. because he brought no lecis-
latiye experience. He trusted in the courtesy of
the members 20 assist him. and did not expect
to be appointed. The people OF the territory
were asking relief from the burdens of taxatian
and grand opportunity was presented to the
present legislature.
His remarks were plainly delivered and
well received The oath of Office having
been administered to the president, organi-
zation was completed by electing the fol-
lowing--all ununimously-by roll call:
Chief clerk. Il. A Kingsbury. Watertown: as
sistant clerk, Robert L. Waiow, jamestown:
enrolling clerk, c. W. Startling, Aberdeen; en-
crossing clerx, o. A. Southmayd, Burleiyh
county: sergeant arms. w. i. Troy, Wahpe-
Keeper, nj. w. Soalding, Grand Forks.
committee consisting of Foster, Dono-
van and Campbell was appointed to an
nounce to the governor that the council was
organized and ready to receive communi-
cation from him. Temporarily the rules of
lar Of tbo 1oc cf
rules of the present The oificers-elect of
the council were sworn in by the president
The presigent appointed S. s. Hillman of
Valley City assistant sergeant-at- arms and
James Little and Henry Newton pages The
drawing of seats was then proceeded with,
Dr. Collins of Grand Forks being permitted
first choice by courtesy. Adjourned to IL IN
Wednesday
THE HOUSE
was called to order at 1:l0 by J. G. Hamil-
ton, assistant chief clerk of the former
house. Members We're sworn in by Asso-
ciate Justice Francis. After the roll call
Stewart of Fall River moved to proceed to
the election of speaker. Carried Stewart
nominated George c. Crosse of HYDE county
Adams nominated E. b. Williams of Bur
leigh Ruggles nominated John Hobart of
Moody Green nominated John Ely of
Rolette--a Democrat The nomination of
Crosse was seconded by Bogart and Pruitt.
Tellers We're appointed. On motion the first
ballot was made informal, and on call roll
resulted as follows:
Crose se.................2l Ely lly..........,.
Williams. ........,... IL Bogart. rt...,.. :
Mr.. Stewart OF Fall River moved to pro
ceed to formal ballot Seconded. Sulli
van moved to adjourn to IL tomorrow
Stewart made the point that motion to ad
journ was ont OF order when Il motion was
pending. Clerk Hamilton overruled the
point of order. A call of the roll was de-
manded, and the vote resulted-ayes. 20.
nays. 27. [Applausel Stewart renewed his
motion to ballot Green moved to take n
recess tilr3 o'clock. Lost The motion to
ballot then prevailed, and on call of the roll
resulted as follows;
Er0Se ..-.-.......... % Ely. .--........... 4
Williams. l3Hobart ......... 3
Mr, Hamilton
Mr. Crosse, having received n majority of nh
the votes cast, is declared speaker of the house
of representatives of the Seventeenth lcgisla
ture.
Messrs. Aiken and Dodd were appointed a
committee to conduct the speaker TO the
chair, on taking which he admitted extreme
diffidence in assuming the duties of the
SAA|S>
would endeavor to fill to the best of his abil
lty. and with perfect fairness to all sections
and interests He spoke without hesitation
and with straightforwardness and earn
estness, which won him hearty applause
The house then adjourned to tomorrow
noon.
THE JOINT SESSION
President Matthews assumed the chair as
presiding officer and called the iaint con-
vention to order. Williar' OF B,rleigh
moved the appointment of committee OF
i've TO wait on the governor and inform lin
that the two houses were assembled in jofnG
session and ready to receive any commnni-
cation he might have TO make The chair
appointed as such committee Williams. Nc
Cumber, Aikens, Grigsbv and Dody. The
committee shortly returned, accompanying
Gov. Pierce, Judge Church an d the territorial
officers. Gov. Pierce occupied n chair to the
right of the presiding officer, with judge
Church on his right the territorial officers
ranging themselves on both sides of the
speakers platform. President Matthew.
said:
Gentlemen of the Council and General Assem-
oiy OF the Territory OF Dakota: 1t gives me
great pleasure to present TO you his excelenoy
Gov. Gilbert A. Pierce.
Gov. Pierce then stepped to the front and
delivered his message. The delivery occu-
pied about three-fourths of an hour. He
closed by introducing Judge Church as his
successor, and referred to him in fiattering
terms.
THE NEW GovERNoR's :. cREss.
Judge Church spoke at fist with slight
hesitancy, but this quickly wore away, and
his manner became easy, graceful and earn.
est Several times he was interrupted by
applause, ana the feeling of his audience as
the speech progressed, was markedly one of
sympathy with the spirit of his utterances
He said.
Governor, Mr.. President, Gentlemen of the
Council and House of Representatives: 1t
woua be appropriate for me to say at this time
are about to devolve upon me; there is no one
that realizes the responsibility that may be in
ssarily arise which viii cause you and
10 differ as respects legislation,
but l trust we will always be found to agree
when the interests of our great territory are at
stake. desire to say that it would be exceed
ingly indelicate on my part to attempt to define
the political situation; but say TO you. GENTLE
the best OF my ability, so help me God.
! Will do my full duty to eli the people OF Da-
kota. There are great many important ques-
sion, and trust that all enactments which MAJ
be placed ON the statute books will be
such as will reflect credit upon you and
Soa' S'hotieh'htSs aHu hhcwlSe reTecL credit
upon the executive of the territory At all times
and on all occasions 1t shall be my desire to act
in harmony .or the benefit of the whole terri
tory. / desire to be governor of Da
kota. representing no faction, no c!iaues.
welded to no section or portion
OF the territory, but that it Is my duty to the
fullest extent to hold the balance between tho
sections OF the territory in justice rectitude and
fairness. do not desire to say ANYTHING
lengthy upon this OCCASION but there win nm
dOubtedly be times when / NAV
have occasion to communicate with YOU.
There IL no one who more fully appreciates She
retiring gentleman than do myself. and oSIy
trust that when my duties as executive shall
close will carry with me the record, esteem and
good wishes of the chief executive OF the United
States, which know my predecessor viii carry
with him into private life thank Won for
your attention and trust considering the deli
cacy OF the occasion, that you will excnse ma
from making any further remarks
Fruit Pudding "A delicious puddlno
is made in this way: Chop piatapnEe
quite fine; take s0ma cake which Is IS
little dpy. rub ii in your hands or crush
1t on kneading board; put it into
pudding dish in alternate layers with
the pineapple; swee.en abundantly.
moisten with cold water and bake in
moderate oven for an hour and three
quarters.
Jelly Roll-One and half cups Of